Identify which type of essay you are writing (expository, narrative, or persuasive). Then create your brainstorming list. Finally, write your short essay (paragraph) using your brainstorming list.

1. The community has imposed a curfew of 10:00 P.M. for teenagers under 18, including weekends.

2. A neighbor doesn't like your cat because he only likes dogs.

3. Your best friend is going to buy a used car and you know it is not dependable.

4. There is a new shopping center being constructed very near your neighborhood.

Using the rules by correcting the misplaced modifier., write a paragraph on the following topic:

Identify one thing that you really like about your neighborhood or community.

Using the rules by correcting the misplaced modifier., write a paragraph on the following topic:

Identify one thing that you really like about your neighborhood or community.

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Step One:  Select a topic to write about and record it in the box below:

Step Two: Brainstorm about ideas about your topic that you should write about.

Step Three: Select three sub-topics that you are going to focus on. A strong paragraph will not try to cover everything about your topic. Instead, it will address three SUB TOPICS that are related or fit together logically.